Travel Guide to Jaipur Pink City, Rajasthan

November 16, 2017

There is a famous proverb in Rajasthan Je Na Dekho Jaipario, To Kal mein akar Kya Kario! You know what it means? It means that the one, who has not seen Jaipur, has not accomplished anything in life; and we believe it to be correct too. Jaipur Pink City, the capital of Rajasthan is famous not only among national tourists but also among international tourists for its vibrant colors, culture, heritage, grand palaces, hilltop forts and lip-smacking Rajasthani savors. So, in this post, we are writing a guide to Jaipur Pink City from the luxurious Lebua Resort, situated 18 km from the airport and 15 km away from the railway station.

Mode of Transport: Jaipur city can be reached by road, rail or air from Delhi

Best Season to Travel: October – March i.e. winters

Guide to Jaipur Pink City

The pink or salmon colored city is flanked by the rugged Aravali Hills from three sides. It was built in the 18th century and is named after Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. The Pink city, Jaipur is also one of the first planned cities in the world. The city might be rapidly changing as the skyscrapers and more food outlets are rising exponentially but still, it has retained its traditions and culture.

The Jaipur Pink city is built according to the Indian Vastu Shastra and is a city of more than 30 million people. Indeed, it is one of the largest and most popular tourist spots in Rajasthan.

Most of the tourist spots in Jaipur Pink city are located closes to one another within the city. And around these attractions is the jumble of colorful native shops selling Rajasthani ghagharas (skirts), turbans, juitis (shoes) etc.

Nahargarh Fort Baoli

Where to Stay

The Lebua Resort Jaipur

The Lebua Resort Jaipur is situated on the outskirts of Jaipur city. It lays 18 km from the airport and 15 km away from the railway station.

Lebua Resort Jaipur (Source: Lebua Resort)

The architecture and color scheme of the resort says it all and it is the perfect hallmark of Jaipur. Interestingly, the Lebua resort Jaipur architecture is inspired by the famous UNESCO heritage site, Jantar Mantar. The resort is a perfect mix of contemporary Rajasthani designs and modernization, which one needs for a luxurious vacation. There are 3 different types of suites (Executive suite, deluxe suite and luxury suite) and the villas in the resort, each located at a different height.

All the rooms in the Lebua Resort Jaipur are designed with different interiors and have different color schemes to give a mystique effect. There is a health club, activity center for kids, wellness pool and spa overlooking the mountain ranges in the resort. Apart from this, there are other activities like table tennis and horse riding. The Lebua Resort Jaipur team organize other activities like jeep safaris, hot air ballooning, mountain biking, polo lessons etc, only on prior requests.

Source: Lebua Resort

The Lebua Resort Jaipur is heaven for gastronomic lovers too. One can enjoy the traditional Rajasthani, Indian, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines here. Also, the place is enough spacious to be a perfect venue for corporate gatherings and themed weddings.

There are other living heritages which too can be checked out for the luxurious stay in Jaipur. Few of them are Taj Rambagh Palace, Lohagarh Fort Resort, Raj Palace, Fairmont, Chokhi Dhani, Pride Amber villas, Pearl Palace Hoteletc.

What to see:

Jaipur pink city has a plethora of attractions. One needs minimum 3-4 days to explore around, without rushing over the things. We, advise you to divide your days carefully before starting, keeping the nearby attractions in mind.

The Sisodia Rani Bagh, and Albert Hall Museum can be explored together, on the same day.

View of Jaipur Pink City from Nahargarh Fort

Apart from these, there are temples like Birla Temple, Govind Devi Ji Temple, Ganesh Temple, Galtaji which are world famous and are the perfect architecture examples. For traditional Rajasthan experience, walk into the Chokhi Dhani during late evenings. The place is an ethnic-themed village with the mix of activities around. There are multiple other museums in the Jaipur city apart from Albert Hall. The ones which should make to your list are Anokhi Museum of Hand printing and Jaipur Wax Museum.

Another famous attraction of Jaipur is the Raj Mandir, one of the oldest cinema built in Art Moderne style.

What to eat in Jaipur Pink City?

If the Jaipur Pink city is a heritage hub, it too is a gastronomic delight. There is a list of must-try options both for vegetarians and nonvegetarians.

Points to Remember while traveling to Jaipur Pink City

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, as one needs to walk a lot around.

Days in Jaipur are really hot in summers as well as winters, so it is good to carry water along to stay hydrated.

The Cultural villages like Choki Dhani, begin their activities around 7:00 pm and these continue till late night around 1:00 am.

Remember to buy some traditional handicrafts from Jaipur and also negotiate on the same as much as you can while purchasing. In the city, there are government authorized shops for Rajasthani articles but they too don’t have fixed prices. So, always make sure to bargain.

Well, that is a brief guide on Jaipur Pink city covering the best option to stay (Lebua Resort Jaipur). If you any further questions do let us know, we will be happy to help and answer them.

I’ve heard of Jaipur before and it seems like such an intriguing place to visit! I was just wondering what does the photo show that says Nahargarh Fort Baoli? It looks like a dammed river, but you say fort? Can you please explain. Also, what does it mean when you say the city was built according to Vastu Shastra ? Thanks!

Baoli is a stepwell and in these ponds, water can be reached by climbing down stairs. So, Nahargarh Baoli is a stepwell within the Nahargarh Fort.
Vastu Shastra is a traditional Hindu system of Architecture and it means the science of architecture. In it design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement and spatial geometry everything is taken care of .

I’m adding Jaipur – Pink City to my list of “color cities”, next to Arequipa – White City (from stone), Leiden – Red City (from bricks), and others. I’d be all over the bazaars, they’re the best places to get lost.

Hoping I make it to Jaipur some day. Interesting to learn that it was one of the first planned cities. It sure is lovely! That spread of food is raising my blood pressure. Indian food is my alltime favorite and I woul d be all over that offering!

Thank you for including a list of vegan food. I’m dairy and egg intolerant so it’s super helpful. I just hope it’s not too hot! I love Indian food and it looks delicious on your photo but I sometimes struggle with the spices!
Jaipur seems to be an amazing city with a lot to offer. I’ve heard many great things about it and your photos are stunning. Thanks for all the tips!

Jaipur is probably one of the most vibrant cities in India. We loved it when we were there last year. There is so much to see and experience in Jaipur that you end up asking for more. The food, of course, is one of the highlights when in Jaipur. A lovely guide which would be so useful to first-time visitors to Jaipur.

Pink Color has its own history.In 1876, Prince of Wales & Queen Victoria had to visit India on a tour.Since pink denotes the color of hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted the whole city pink in color to welcome his guests.

Great post, I’d love to visit Rajasthan and Jaipur will be an essential stop!. This is a really useful guide and thanks for the hotel recommendation which sounds lovely. I’m going to bookmark this for the future.

Rajasthan is truly colorful and not to be missed. This reminds me of my trip to Jaipur a couple of years back. We covered alot of grounds but missed out on Nahagarh. Lebua looks absolutely luxurious. Although it is a bit far from the city, I guess the resort is worth the money. 🙂

A great write up, but your choice of stay was baffling. There are two Lebula places in Jaipur, and they might work for people that want to get away and relax, but I wouldn’t recommend either of them for anyone wishing to explore the city as they as so far out. There are plenty 4-5 star hotels nearer the city if anyone needs pampering.

I belong to Delhi (Don’t live there anymore but my parents do) and I visited Jaipur as a child. I am sure I have seen most of the things there but I do not remember at all! Now that I have started to travel a lot myself, I want to go back and explore Jaipur. It is hardly a 4 hour drive away from my home town so I must plan a trip soon. Your pictures are amazing and thanks for recommending Lebua resort, it looks perfect!

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